Ottawa commemorates 20th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
In early January, Rwanda began commemorations marking 20 years since its genocide, with a flame of remembrance making a nationwide tour ahead of the anniversary. An estimated 800,000 people, essentially…
Elder abuse and youth mental health highlight Health & Wellness seminar
Ottawa’s annual Health and Wellness Seminar was held on Saturday 12 April at the Public Service Alliance Centre on Gilmour Street. The well attended event was a joint venture between…
Algonquin College seminar links human trafficking with sex trade
April 10, 2014: The Graduate Victimology Program at Algonquin College partnered with the Ottawa Police Service,Victim Crisis Unit, PACT-Ottawa and St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, to host a workshop followed by panel presentations…
John Adeyefa elected Nigerian-Canadian Association President
Sunday 27 April 2014 at the Jack Purcell Centre, an enthusiastic membership of the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Ottawa elected John Adeyefa as its President for a three-year term. John was…
Mohammed Said: My journey as a Child Protection Worker with Children’s Aid Society
Mohammed Said, Child Protection Worker at The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa Mohammed Said was born and raised in a small village in Africa. As there was no school available…
Celebrating the life of Dr. Julius Uzoaba
The greatest tribute to the deceased is not grief but gratitude. Dr. Julius Uzoaba, who answered the Lord’s call on February 17, 2014, was our father, a loving husband, a…
Staff Sergeant Debbie Miller
Staff Sergeant Debbie Miller is one of the first of five Black female police officers who were hired by the Ottawa police Service in 1994. She is a mother,…
In conversation with Sarah Onyango
A professional translator, Kenyan-born Sarah Onyango is a well-known fixture on Ottawa’s community television and radio scene. She hosts the monthly African cultural program Fontonfrom, on Rogers TV Cable…
Yasir Naqvi acclaimed as Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre
Wednesday 23 April witnessed an extraordinary scene at St. Anthony Centre: the acclamation of Yasir Naqvi as the provincial Liberal Party candidate for Ottawa Centre. The affable MPP and Minister…
May 2014: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all As I begin this piece, I can see the sun gloriously shining and my favourite bird feeder already hosting a couple of the regular avian visitors my…